In an article about why Spurgeon’s College suddenly closed, Evangelicals Now picks up on comments from three men trying to explain it. Peter Williams of Tyndale House picks up on the financial situation, the college spent more money than it had. We know that a primary donor had pulled out. Bill James, principal of London… Continue reading Spurgeons College and choosing the lessons we want to learn
Tag: Theological colleges
What really are the qualifications of an elder/pastor?
I’ve been thinking about this because there is a trend amongst theological educators to talk about the need to emphasise spiritual formation as much as theological training for potential pastors. However, when you look at what the Bible says about the qualifications of an elder in 1 Timothy 3, it says that they are to… Continue reading What really are the qualifications of an elder/pastor?
Healthy Theological training. The benefits and challenges of College
There’s much I appreciate about my training at Theological College. A key benefit for me was the support and discipline provided to help me learn the Biblical languages. There was access to a phenomenal theological library and more importantly there were lasting friendships with fellow students and with staff, not just faculty. One particular advantage… Continue reading Healthy Theological training. The benefits and challenges of College
Does the health of the church depend on the health of its colleges?
James Robson thinks so. In Evangelicals Now he quotes John Stott on this favourably. Do I agree? Well, I think that the answer is “yes and no” depending on what is meant. Stott was speaking from a perspective where Anglican clergy to a man (it was men for most of his life) went through formal… Continue reading Does the health of the church depend on the health of its colleges?
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